Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Olympia Fields Hospital•Rich Township, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I primarily performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of the Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor. This role involves computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties. The technician must possess adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology, demonstrate good communication and telephone etiquette, and utilize proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment for specimen collection from newborns to geriatric patients. Responsibilities include processing various types of specimens (microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank), processing specimens for referral to reference laboratories, stocking routine supplies, and maintaining the cleanliness of storage areas, equipment, and work areas. The technician may also be responsible for loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation, assisting with sample pick-up at the hospital/OR, sorting samples for analysis, assisting pathology, inventory management, replenishing and ordering supplies, mail pick-up/delivery, faxing, answering the phone, and handling product deliveries. Additional tasks may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.
Current and valid state certification preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimen collection.
Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and use of equipment for specimen collection.
Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
Stock routine supplies.
Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation.
Assist with sample pick-up at the hospital/OR.
Assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and putting away samples.
Assist pathology.
Manage inventory and replenish supplies.
Order supplies.
Handle mail pick-up/delivery.
Perform faxing.
Answer the phone.
Handle product deliveries.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.